In Practice: New Rules for Expatriate Work Permits

21 June 2017
In late 2016, China introduced a new classification system for expats that want to work in China. The system categorizes foreign applicants into three categories (A, B and C), and established a point system with points awarded for various qualifications including age, education, experience, salary, and Chinese language ability. The more points an applicant has, […]
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New Provisions for Trademark Applications in China – Selecting the Right Classes

8 February 2017
New Provisions from Supreme People's Court On 10 January 2017, China’s Supreme People's Court promulgated the Provisions on Several Issues concerning the Trial of Administrative Cases Involving Trademark Right Approval and Confirmation (the “Provisions”, effective 1 March 2017). Article 23 of the Provisions sets forth a clear rule that could impact the protection of foreign […]
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Trademark Applications in China vs. International Trademark Applications

19 January 2017
When evaluating the opportunities for doing business in China, most entrepreneurs are aware of the fact that the company’s intellectual property rights will be exposed to a precarious legal environment that undergoes considerable changes to this day. However, what are the most important things to consider when registering your trademarks for the Chinese market? In […]
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New Hope in the Battle against Trademark Squatters in China

26 December 2016
China has become a huge market for international consumer goods. Many larger international brands have established their own brick and mortar retail outlets, but even more foreign companies are trying to reach Chinese consumers through the Internet. After all, China’s is the world’s biggest e-commerce market, with no less than 7% of total retail sales […]
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Who is Mr. Ma?

23 June 2016
Note: All names, places, companies, newspapers, and relevant financial figures have been modified for this article. No reference is made to a real transaction, occurrence, or case, and this article is for educational purposes only. The following should not be taken as legal advice, nor considered a comprehensive study of due diligence in China. Always […]
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HR Compliance Matters: What You Need to Know

8 June 2016
With news of imminent mass layoffs in China, it is important for business managers to keep in mind the fragility of these proceedings. There are big challenges ahead for HR managers from affected industries in China. Knowledge of redundancy and restructuring options – and their consequences – is crucial. As China transitions from an export-driven […]
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Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in China

8 June 2016
In recent years, China has continued its commitment to improving the protection of intellectual property, while filings for IP registrations have exploded. For example, the National Intellectual Property Strategy was designed to improve China’s ability to protect and administer IP.  Yet despite these advancements challenges still exist for foreign businesses with commercial activities in China. […]
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Manufacturing & Sourcing: in China for China

8 June 2016
Many international companies are considering options to organize their sales into the Chinese market of China-sourced product, for example by establishing their own manufacturing or trading entity in China. Companies have long sourced a broad range of products from China. In recent years, increasing wages in China have made Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mexico and even countries […]
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China Prepares for Final Transition from Business Tax to VAT

22 April 2016
As the China business tax transition to value-added tax reforms are fully implemented beginning 1 May 2016, Premier Li Keqiang made the rounds in Beijing last week to drum up support among regional officials. Business tax has been a steady source of revenue for local governments for many years, and the switch to VAT means […]
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Chinese-Australian Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA)

15 September 2015
On June 17 2015, the Chinese-Australian Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) was signed to promote the growth of Sino-Australian trade, which accumulated a total trade revenue of around $AUD160 billion in 2013-2014. The deal also implements a new set of trade regulations, providing better access for a myriad of Australian originated products in the Chinese market, […]
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